All state court systems have a supreme court as their highest court, which serves as the ultimate judicial authority within the state. The structure beyond trial courts, including the presence of intermediate appellate courts, can vary by state, but all states have a supreme court to which decisions can be appealed.

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State Court Systems

Question 245

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State court systems:

A) all have intermediate appeals and supreme courts beyond trial courts
B) all have supreme courts
C) have no appellate courts; federal appeals courts are used
D) do not all have supreme courts, but most do
E) are required by the U.S. Constitution to have appeals courts

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